Excavator Operators for hire in Charleston, WV
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Most popular skills
Heavy Lifting8%Communication Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training7%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
Alpha Metallurgical ResourcesKanawha Stone CompanyAce PipelineTime at current job
Less than a year75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 427 profiles for Excavator Operators in Charleston, WV
Last updated: Oct 12, 2026
Excavator Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charleston, WV: $56,519 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $54,097 – $59,050 yearly
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Foreman / Epoxy Finisher
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
MSHA CertificationDOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicensePolishing+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceConcrete FinishingHeavy Equipment Operator
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRWelding Certification+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFormwork ConstructionFormwork SystemsHeavy Equipment Operator
Dunbar, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceWriting SkillsHeavy Equipment Operator/Pipe Layer/Laborer
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Class DDriver's LicenseClass ESkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationFront-End LoadersLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Elkview, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Water Rescue ResponseEMT CertificationCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateEVOCDriver's LicenseEMT-B+8 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementConcrete Finisher
Charleston, West Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation Tools
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What's the average time to fill an excavator operator role?
The average time to fill an excavator operator role is 102 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do excavator operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an excavator operator include: heavy lifting, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for excavator operators?
Common licenses or certifications for excavator operators include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to excavator operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to excavator operators include: heavy equipment operator, concrete finisher and mobile equipment operator.
What level of education is common for an excavator operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an excavator operator in Charleston, WV, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an excavator operator?
Most excavator operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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